Job Losses Show Recovery Slowing
Job losses reported in the September 2020 show the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic’s job has slowed.
Pentagon Top Brass Enter Quarantine
Coast Guard ADM Charles Ray tested positive Monday after experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 over the weekend. Before testing positive, ADM Ray had attended meetings with top commanders from each of the armed services.
TechBridge @ TechPort Event – Oct. 8
Tech-Port’s October virtual live-broadcast monthly program features Director of TechBridge of Southern Maryland, Rick Tarr, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 from 1-1:30 pm.
Pax River Gate 2 Closed: Oct. 6 -13, 2020
NAS Patuxent River’s Gate 2 will close to all traffic at 9 am Oct. 6, 2020, and reopen October 13, 2020, at 5 am. Drivers should use NAS Patuxent River’s Gate 1 during these dates.
Navy Has New Ship Rules for Dealing With COVID
The US Navy now has new rules on how to continue operating in the midst of a global pandemic. The services says these plans and strategy are based on the scientific and operational lessons gained in the past seven months.
Low Rates, Quick Sales Spur Borrowers to Pre-Qualify
With prices rising, rural properties gaining in popularity, and interest rates staying low, home buyers are encouraged to pre-qualify for their mortgages to assure they are ready to buy when their dream home becomes available.
SMECO Discounts Energy-Efficient Building Classes
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is offering members a substantial discount to attend the National Sustainable Structures Center course on the Fundamentals of Energy-Efficient Buildings Operations. Register now for a $796 savings.
DoD Alert Levels Unchanged After Trump COVID Diagnosis
The Pentagon says there have been no changes to Department of Defense alert levels since President Donald Trump announced he tested positive for COVID-19. “The US military stands ready to defend our country and interests. There’s no change to the readiness or capability of our armed forces.”
New Shipboard Air Traffic Radar Contract Awarded
The US Navy awarded a $25 million contract to Saab last month for two AN/SPN-50(V)1 Shipboard Air Traffic Radars and one installation and checkout kit, the Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River announced.
Ballot Scanner Demo Set; List of Drop Box Locations
The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections will conduct the Public Logic and Accuracy Demonstration on the DS200 Ballot Scanner and the Express Voting Units at 10 am Friday, October 9, 2020.
